American weeping cherry

The American black cherry, also known as the late-flowering black cherry, is a common ingredient in foods and beverages. There are two different types of black cherry supplements. The first is made from the fruit and includes, for example, black cherry concentrates, while the other contains ingredients from the bark of the tree.

What are the benefits of the American black cherry?

Cherries have many antioxidant properties. In laboratory studies, antioxidants appear to protect cells from damage that can lead to disease, including the formation of plaques in the arteries. However, it has not yet been definitively established whether and to what extent antioxidants confer health benefits in humans. One small study found that people who drank cherry juice made from a blend of different cherries suffered less muscle damage as a result of exercise. However, further research is needed to confirm this benefit. In addition to this, a cherry juice blend could potentially help with insomnia as well as valerian.

There is some evidence that the bark of the weeping cherry tree may act as a cough suppressant. Interestingly, it may be the cyanogenic glycosides that both help to reduce the urge to cough and are toxic in higher doses. This emphasizes the importance of using such botanical medicines under the supervision and guidance of a physician. Black cherry bark extracts are a common ingredient in over-the-counter cough medicines. The bark of the weeping cherry tree also appears to have a calming effect. The bark of the weeping cherry tree is also used to treat other conditions including the common cold, digestive problems and pain. In the case of a cold, this bark extract appears to act as an astringent that dries up mucus and secretions. To date, there is no reliable scientific evidence to support these types of use.

Can American Black Cherry be taken naturally through food?

Weeping cherries are a common ingredient in cakes, drinks and other foods. The leaves of the weeping cherry tree should not be eaten because they contain a chemical that is converted to cyanide in the body. The bark of the tree contains the same chemical and should only be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Recommended intake

Since taking grape kish supplements is not a scientifically supported treatment, there is no standard dosage. Some users use 5 to 12 drops of a liquid extract from the bark of the weeping cherry tree dissolved in water two to three times a day.

Risks and side effects

When consumed in the form of food and drink, the fruit is considered safe and harmless. However, cherries can cause allergies. Such allergies often occur in people who are allergic to other fruits or birch. Long-term use of black cherry supplements may not be safe and harmless. High doses of weeping cherry bark can be toxic and even fatal. Due to the lack of scientific data on safety, weeping cherry supplements should not be taken by children or breastfeeding or pregnant women.

Interactions

Weeping cherry supplements can potentially interact with sedatives and medications used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, allergies, cancer and other conditions. For this reason, if you are taking regular medication, you should check with your doctor before using chokecherry supplements.